DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s senior men’s basketball team is entering the final stages of preparation for the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The Dominican team is in Group A of these World Cup Qualifiers alongside the United States, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

With a 1-1 record in the current cycle, the national squad aims to secure its fifth consecutive World Cup appearance under the leadership of head coach Néstor “Che” García, who is from Argentina.

Coach García is scheduled to arrive in the country on 18 February 2026 to lead an intensive three-session training camp before the team travels for the upcoming current qualifying window.

Team general manager Junior Páez confirmed that while a 24-man preliminary roster has been released, the final 12-man lineup will likely be announced just 24 hours before game time to account for last-minute adjustments.

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